Who Is Phil Falcone?

Phil Falcone transformed himself from obscure hedge-fund manager to a Forbes rich list staple thanks to his bearish bets during the financial crisis.

But the past year has been a comedown for Falcone as investors have yanked money from his funds, and as his big bet on a wireless startup has been delayed in Washington. And today, the SEC served notice it may pursue civil litigation against Falcone and other other Harbinger officials.

Deal Journal has collected a dossier on Falcone. Here is a closer look at his wealth, his rags-to-riches story and his family’s fondness for a pot-bellied pig: